Our employees are the cornerstone of our company and fulfilling our purpose: Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ We strive to remain one of the best places to work and are committed to supporting the professional development of our employees, as well as providing competitive benefits and a safe, inclusive workplace.

It is important that our people feel both valued and challenged. We have a strong tradition of promoting from within. We support our employees’ growth and development with training and annual performance feedback, both of which help them succeed and advance.

We believe a diverse workforce fosters innovation and cultivates an environment filled with unique perspectives. As a result, diversity and inclusion help us meet the needs of customers and consumers around the world.

Fifty-one percent of our employees had five or more years of service in 2017.

Respect for human rights is fundamental to our business and our commitment to ethical business conduct. Our human rights practices and expectations are part of our Code of Ethical Business Conduct, other policies, Supplier Responsibility Principles and supplier contracts.

We believe an engaged workforce leads to a more innovative, productive and profitable company. We measure engagement on a biennial basis, implementing programs and processes designed to keep our employees connected with our company.